Gourdeau received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Pepperdine University in 1985 and his master's in taxation from Golden Gate University in 1998. Included in his 31 years experience are four years with a “Big Eight” accounting firm and 20 years with a regional CPA firm in the San Fernando Valley.

Ramos has significant experience in income tax preparation and planning for individuals and businesses, as well as extensive IRS/FTB audit representation experience. Ramos began with a “Big Five” accounting firm and, most recently, has been working with individuals and small to medium businesses.